Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

26th Aug 2024, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Applications from International Students Welcome

Overview

The course will develop design skills from the basis of a sketchbook, utilising CAD and sketch-up, alongside manual techniques, while developing an understanding and planning of three-dimensional spaces for a specific user group. 

Throughout the HNC you will learn to creatively interpret a design brief and communicate your vision in both visual and oral form. A blended approach to learning & teaching may continue during which you will discuss, develop and create design proposals from challenging design briefs. This will include at least one full day in the studio environment, online classes and independent study.

With tutor guidance, you are encouraged to critically evaluate your own and others' work, share ideas and ultimately design spaces that will create a positive experience for the user. Creativity is developed through the design process via a broad range of dynamic commercial design projects, live projects, collaborations, and competitions.  

Working alongside tutors with many years of professional industry experience in the commercial sector, some of whom are currently running established design practices, you may be offered the opportunity to undertake live projects, competitions and study trips to locations such as Berlin, Malta, and Barcelona.

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The course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 7. 

 

 

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• Higher Art and Design at Grade C or above AND Higher English at Grade C or above
• NQ Interior Design or related subject OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

Additional selection requirements

• You will be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
• You will be asked to provide examples of your art and design work.

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

What you study

You will undertake a variety of subjects, projects, live projects, collaborative work and class trips throughout your studies at City of Glasgow College.

• Generating your work portfolio.
• The design process from research and concept to presentation.
• Sketch development.
• Technical and perspective drawing.
• Rendering.
• Model making.
• CAD.
• Working with a client.
• Commercial design.
• Exhibition design.
• Art & design lectures.

You’ll develop the core skills of communication, problem-solving, information technology and working with others.

After the course

Careers

This course can lead to a variety of careers in interior design and architectural practices, CAD, property development, shop and office fitting, museum and exhibition design. 

Continuing study

After successful completion of the HNC course, you can apply directly to the 2nd year of the Higher National Diploma 3D Design: Interior Design course at the College.